Monday, August 25, 2008

Firelight's fine - on to the next!

Thanks SO much for all the support, virtual hugs, etc.

Firelight's surgery had pretty much the best possible outcome, so now if we can get her to eat, she'll probably make it.

I know, I know... we're all insane around here for loving our guinea pigs so much, but I've ALWAYS been a pet person, and when I found out we could have pets after living with D for almost 20 years of his allergies, I was beside myself. The joy we've found in our piggies has been incredible.

Things are still stable with my mother-in-law, and given her quality of life, it will, in many ways, be a blessing if she passes.

So many people have issues with their in-laws. I can only say, over and over, that my in-laws have been the BEST ever. I wish I could make their lives much, much easier, and I hope we can reschedule my FIL's long-awaited trip to see us.

The light at the end of the tunnel can be such a joy.

Truly.

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I know what you mean about deaths when you see loved ones suffering and not having that quality of life. I have never been much of a pet person but understand the love and attachmnets that form. Hang in there strong woman!

Hey, guinea pigs are just as important as any other pet and I hope yours recovers well.Also, I'm sorry to hear about your MIL but I certanly understand how the end is an end to suffering rather than a bad end. I hope all works out for you and your family.

Brittany and Chani, I so agree - first off, when we take an animal under our care, we DO owe them care, I believe. Brittany, one of my students had a tarantula he loved dearly. I think it's all a matter of perspective.

Thanks so much, Jerseygirl!

April, they really have - they're just lovely people.

Thanks so much, Anno - I'm sure it will, as long as we can get the little girl to eat.

Thanks to you, Glamah - I felt that virtual hug! ;-)

Lilac, thanks so much - I know you're carrying similar burdens this week and I'm thinking of you.

I totally understand what you mean re pets. When my cat was sick I was feeling so bad I spent many hours during the night sleeping next to him and just holding his paw.

I agree with "April", you are truly an amazing person.

It must be a blessing to have good in-laws. Unfortunately I barely had the chance to meet my mother in law before she passed and my father in law...well...he is not the easiest person in the world and certainly not someone I want to hang around with...

Wendy, that is similar to what my night was like - I was up feeding Ms. Firelight by hand every couple of hours. I'm delighted to say that she appears to be eating on her own now, for the most part. I'm sorry the relationship with your FIL is difficult. Again, I know how completely lucky I am!

Jenn, I so agree about pets. We're still waiting on word on my MIL. My gut tells me we still have a ways to go yet. I wish she'd let go, but for whatever reason, she's not ready. At least she doesn't appear to be in pain or to be unduly sad. I just wish she'd had an end to life that reflected her love and what she'd meant to the others in her life - her many, many friends and family members who loved her.

Ahhh, we had guinea pigs when I was little and they were the most wonderful bets. I hope your little piggy gets better soon.I wish you all the best for your mum-in-law too. Times like this are so hard. Thanks for your comment on my post at the Annex. I really appreciate it. :D

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